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**RsQhyZyR** · 05-22-2007, 06:48 PM

...can only record up for 15 seconds[cursing]
My dad has a sony cybershot which which takes quite decent pictures and records good videos..but i can only set the video to 5 / 10 / 15 secs!
We have another digicam that can record 30 seconds..still not enough
Why can't i just record until my mem stick is full? i mean even my k750 can record forever

**MattJargin** · 05-22-2007, 07:04 PM

limited buffer memory, maybe? just a guess, well, I don't believe they would limit it for no reason...

**xFZ3k8Mw** · 05-22-2007, 07:04 PM

Due to the size of the buffer in the camera I would imagine. Basically the camera is recording data faster than it can write it to the memory card, so its stored in a buffer first. Once that buffer is full, then recording will stop.

**ViagraPriceBuying** · 05-22-2007, 07:55 PM

Due to the size of the buffer in the camera I would imagine. Basically the camera is recording data faster than it can write it to the memory card, so its stored in a buffer first. Once that buffer is full, then recording will stop.

Oh..
well that sucks.
They might as well leave the feature out if it's max 15sec..

Though it doesnt matter what size i select..it's 15sec on lowest res and 15sec on highest res

**Mqcawkzd** · 05-22-2007, 09:01 PM

Oh..
well that sucks.
They might as well leave the feature out if it's max 15sec..

Well it is a digital camera after all and not a DV camera. I imagine they presumed 15 seconds should be fine for capturing little moments like someone blowing out candles on a cake or whatever. What camera is it anyway? Is it old and or cheap?

**N95FzmMw** · 05-22-2007, 09:04 PM

mine can record till the stick is full so 15mins@640x480 or 30mins@320x240

fujifilm finepix f31fd and a 1gb xD type H card
ive heard if the card is to slow (type M) the video will stutter ect.. maybe thats the problem ? the memory card ?

**RedImmik** · 05-22-2007, 09:21 PM

mine can record till the stick is full so 15mins@640x480 or 30mins@320x240

fujifilm finepix f31fd and a 1gb xD type H card
ive heard if the card is to slow (type M) the video will stutter ect.. maybe thats the problem ? the memory card ?

its a memory stick pro duo..
so the faster variant.
Though it doesnt just top at 15 sec, i can select it from the menu..

**AricGoffgog** · 05-22-2007, 09:31 PM

The Canon Digital IXUS (PowerShot SD, or whatever, in the US) can also record 640x480 videos at 30FPS until the memory card is full. Records pretty nice looking videos too.

**lrUyiva1** · 05-22-2007, 10:14 PM

Just be glad you don't have an SLR...

The Canon TX1000 can record unlimited 1280x720p (HD) video. You'll chew through a lot of memory very quickly though...

**daasayse** · 05-22-2007, 10:22 PM

Sony Cybershot DSC-p100 here with Sony 512MB memory stick pro.

No recording problems with any settings, only stops when battery is dead.

**Haibundadam** · 05-23-2007, 02:09 AM

I got myself a Sanyo HD1A.

Brilliant for recording movies and take pictures too! Up to 4 hours of video on a 4Gb card 640x480 @ 30FPS. Can do HD movies at higher resolution but can record up to 1:30hours.

Downside is that once the internals get to a high temp it refuses to record. [thumbdown]

**Nikitka** · 05-23-2007, 05:30 AM

Just be glad you don't have an SLR...

The Canon TX1000 can record unlimited 1280x720p (HD) video. You'll chew through a lot of memory very quickly though...

What is a Canon TX1000?

**RokgroofeTeme** · 05-23-2007, 05:33 AM

What is a Canon TX1000?

yeah I thought the exact same thing...

**Vapepreab** · 05-23-2007, 05:41 AM

I think its a sad and failed attempt at humour.

**Illisezek** · 05-23-2007, 11:23 PM

I think its a sad and failed attempt at humour.

WRONG!

I messed up the name, but the Canon TX-1 (not TX-1000) can do all the things I said.

**gooseCile** · 05-27-2007, 01:16 PM

Now you're all quiet?

Just admit that you love the TX-1 and we can all move along...

**gymnAnemoe** · 05-27-2007, 05:15 PM

Now you're all quiet?

Just admit that you love the TX-1 and we can all move along...

Yeh its way too expensive though

**nuncEtedben** · 05-27-2007, 05:35 PM

Now you're all quiet?

Just admit that you love the TX-1 and we can all move along...

[rofl] A bit expensive though!

**JohnMitchel** · 05-27-2007, 10:53 PM

my 120quid olympus does about 10mins of 640x480 vid, but it was refurbished so cost more like 200-250 new

**Helloheshess** · 05-27-2007, 11:17 PM

...can only record up for 15 seconds[cursing]
My dad has a sony cybershot which which takes quite decent pictures and records good videos..but i can only set the video to 5 / 10 / 15 secs!
We have another digicam that can record 30 seconds..still not enough
Why can't i just record until my mem stick is full? i mean even my k750 can record forever

Imo, that only happens on old gen digicams... nowadays digicams are basically can record till memorycard/space full.

Cheers

05-22-2007, 06:48 PM	#1
RsQhyZyR Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 432 Senior Member	I hate digicams that... ...can only record up for 15 seconds[cursing] My dad has a sony cybershot which which takes quite decent pictures and records good videos..but i can only set the video to 5 / 10 / 15 secs! We have another digicam that can record 30 seconds..still not enough Why can't i just record until my mem stick is full? i mean even my k750 can record forever Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 07:04 PM	#2
MattJargin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	limited buffer memory, maybe? just a guess, well, I don't believe they would limit it for no reason... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 07:04 PM	#3
xFZ3k8Mw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 462 Senior Member	Due to the size of the buffer in the camera I would imagine. Basically the camera is recording data faster than it can write it to the memory card, so its stored in a buffer first. Once that buffer is full, then recording will stop. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 07:55 PM	#4
ViagraPriceBuying Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	Due to the size of the buffer in the camera I would imagine. Basically the camera is recording data faster than it can write it to the memory card, so its stored in a buffer first. Once that buffer is full, then recording will stop. Oh.. well that sucks. They might as well leave the feature out if it's max 15sec.. Though it doesnt matter what size i select..it's 15sec on lowest res and 15sec on highest res Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 09:01 PM	#5
Mqcawkzd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	Oh.. well that sucks. They might as well leave the feature out if it's max 15sec.. Well it is a digital camera after all and not a DV camera. I imagine they presumed 15 seconds should be fine for capturing little moments like someone blowing out candles on a cake or whatever. What camera is it anyway? Is it old and or cheap? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 09:04 PM	#6
N95FzmMw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 334 Senior Member	mine can record till the stick is full so 15mins@640x480 or 30mins@320x240 fujifilm finepix f31fd and a 1gb xD type H card ive heard if the card is to slow (type M) the video will stutter ect.. maybe thats the problem ? the memory card ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 09:21 PM	#7
RedImmik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 401 Senior Member	mine can record till the stick is full so 15mins@640x480 or 30mins@320x240 fujifilm finepix f31fd and a 1gb xD type H card ive heard if the card is to slow (type M) the video will stutter ect.. maybe thats the problem ? the memory card ? its a memory stick pro duo.. so the faster variant. Though it doesnt just top at 15 sec, i can select it from the menu.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 09:31 PM	#8
AricGoffgog Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	The Canon Digital IXUS (PowerShot SD, or whatever, in the US) can also record 640x480 videos at 30FPS until the memory card is full. Records pretty nice looking videos too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 10:14 PM	#9
lrUyiva1 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	Just be glad you don't have an SLR... The Canon TX1000 can record unlimited 1280x720p (HD) video. You'll chew through a lot of memory very quickly though... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-22-2007, 10:22 PM	#10
daasayse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 361 Senior Member	Sony Cybershot DSC-p100 here with Sony 512MB memory stick pro. No recording problems with any settings, only stops when battery is dead. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-23-2007, 02:09 AM	#11
Haibundadam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	I got myself a Sanyo HD1A. Brilliant for recording movies and take pictures too! Up to 4 hours of video on a 4Gb card 640x480 @ 30FPS. Can do HD movies at higher resolution but can record up to 1:30hours. Downside is that once the internals get to a high temp it refuses to record. [thumbdown] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-23-2007, 05:30 AM	#12
Nikitka Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	Just be glad you don't have an SLR... The Canon TX1000 can record unlimited 1280x720p (HD) video. You'll chew through a lot of memory very quickly though... What is a Canon TX1000? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-23-2007, 05:33 AM	#13
RokgroofeTeme Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	What is a Canon TX1000? yeah I thought the exact same thing... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-23-2007, 05:41 AM	#14
Vapepreab Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 549 Senior Member	I think its a sad and failed attempt at humour. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-23-2007, 11:23 PM	#15
Illisezek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	I think its a sad and failed attempt at humour. WRONG! I messed up the name, but the Canon TX-1 (not TX-1000) can do all the things I said. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 01:16 PM	#16
gooseCile Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 563 Senior Member	Now you're all quiet? Just admit that you love the TX-1 and we can all move along... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 05:15 PM	#17
gymnAnemoe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 526 Senior Member	Now you're all quiet? Just admit that you love the TX-1 and we can all move along... Yeh its way too expensive though Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 05:35 PM	#18
nuncEtedben Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	Now you're all quiet? Just admit that you love the TX-1 and we can all move along... [rofl] A bit expensive though! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 10:53 PM	#19
JohnMitchel Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	my 120quid olympus does about 10mins of 640x480 vid, but it was refurbished so cost more like 200-250 new Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 11:17 PM	#20
Helloheshess Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	...can only record up for 15 seconds[cursing] My dad has a sony cybershot which which takes quite decent pictures and records good videos..but i can only set the video to 5 / 10 / 15 secs! We have another digicam that can record 30 seconds..still not enough Why can't i just record until my mem stick is full? i mean even my k750 can record forever Imo, that only happens on old gen digicams... nowadays digicams are basically can record till memorycard/space full. Cheers Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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